Powerful buds for respiratory comfort

Thanks to their richness in essential oils and resin, Scots pine buds are known to decongest the respiratory tract, promote expectoration, and support natural immunity. Externally, they are sometimes used in baths or for inhalation for their balsamic and antiseptic properties.

Description

Dried whole buds, conical in shape, brownish-green in color, resinous in texture and characteristic balsamic odor. Raw product intended for processing or supervised professional use.

Nomenclature

• Common name: Scots pine, northern pine
• Latin name: Pinus sylvestris
• Family: Pinaceae
• Part used: Bud
• Form: Bulk (dried whole)
• Origin: Europe (temperate and boreal zone)
• English name: Scots pine buds
• Name in German: Waldkieferknospen
• Name in Spanish: Brotes de pino silvestre
• Name in Italian: Gemme di pino silvestre
• Name in Arabic: براعم الصنوبر البري

Main virtues

Expectorant, respiratory antiseptic, balsamic, tonic, mildly diuretic and antirheumatic.

Main constituents

Essential oils (α-pinene, β-pinene, limonene), resins, flavonoids, phenolic acids, tannins, vitamin C (fresh).

Professional use and dosage

• Infusion: 5 to 10 g of buds for 250 ml of boiling water, infuse for 10 minutes. 2 to 3 cups per day.
• Decoction: 5 g in 200 ml of cold water, heat for 5 minutes then infuse for 10 minutes. Filter.
• Glycerin macerate (1D): manufactured according to gemmotherapy protocol (vegetable glycerin, alcohol, water).
• Inhalation: high concentration decoction in a bowl of hot water.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• Do not use in young children or pregnant women (presence of essential oils).
• If you are allergic to conifers or resin, avoid use.
• Respect the dosages and avoid prolonged administration without professional supervision.

History and traditional use

Scots pine is an iconic tree of European and boreal forests. Its buds have been used for centuries to relieve seasonal respiratory ailments, strengthen the body, and promote convalescence. In folk medicine, they are sometimes combined with other buds or balsamic plants such as thyme or eucalyptus.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: kraft bag or waterproof bag reserved for professionals.
• Storage: in a cool, dry place away from light.
• Shelf life: 12 to 24 months.
• TARIC customs code: 1211.90.86.00

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Wikiphyto – https://www.wikiphyto.org/wiki/Pin_sylvestre
• French Pharmacopoeia – Monographs of medicinal plants

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